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2021 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2021 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2021 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,068
across 157 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
28,610
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2,151
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
87

2021 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,068, most-reported first

2021 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Tesla Model Y1,10047231569.9
2Ford F-1501,0537729162.5
3Jeep Wrangler9626115366.1
4Chevrolet Silverado 1500859788569.7
5Ford Bronco Sport7164316264.5
6RAM 15006912515161.2
7Tesla Model 367520221368.2
8GMC Sierra 1500603697569.3
9Toyota Highlander539514060.0
10Volkswagen Atlas4832817161.7
11Chevrolet Tahoe4673516567.8
12Honda Pilot4594210163.2
13Ford Explorer4564626369.2
14Hyundai Palisade449276262.3
15Jeep Grand Cherokee4131412056.7
16Toyota RAV439091052.9
17Kia Seltos386312162.4
18Chrysler Pacifica381217262.6
19Kia Telluride378305057.8
20Ford Escape3562419267.3
21Ford Mustang Mach E3531313462.6
22GMC Yukon3494813569.9
23Honda CR-V347274266.3
24Volkswagen ID.43411511267.1
25Subaru Outback30074049.7
26Nissan Rogue2982210267.9
27Jeep Gladiator29468261.4
28Ford F-150 Hybrid271240041.9
29Ford Ecosport26373160.2
30Kia Sorento257224160.5
31Honda Accord247304165.6
32Kia Soul245182164.3
33Ford Expedition2431512164.9
34GMC Yukon Xl2373612570.1
35Ford Bronco231820465.7
36Subaru Forester21580043.6
37Dodge Durango208218061.5
38Chevrolet Suburban2082412569.6
39Chevrolet Trailblazer202134056.1
40Toyota Corolla18841051.5
41Jeep Cherokee183314064.1
42Toyota Venza18201044.8
43Tesla Model S1793241465.3
44Kia K5171116059.6
45Ford F-250 Sd171913159.9
46Hyundai Santa Fe17067160.0
47Toyota Redundant Sienna16502050.9
48Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport165314057.3
49Toyota Camry15841054.2
50GMC Acadia156102159.5
51Mazda CX-515070044.8
52Polestar Polestar 214815262.4
53Honda Civic14894056.1
54Honda Odyssey148158265.7
55Honda Passport146117367.8
56Volkswagen Tiguan146145056.5
57Chevrolet Blazer142171049.7
58Hyundai Sonata13584164.3
59Nissan Sentra13343058.3
60Hyundai Elantra13236262.2

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,068 2021 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.